I haven’t painted on canvas in about 5 years so, I decided it was time for a revisit. I started to use Liquitex Acrylic Inks around that time as a more modern replacement for traditional gouache, providing vibrant colors and permanence on my favorite watercolor papers. Paper still absorbs some of the paint and has painting characteristics that are different compared to canvas — I decided it was time to see how my style would work on canvas with the Acrylic Inks.
The result below is a small 8″ x 10″ canvas inspired by various Native American art. The name of the piece is “Donoma” from the Omaha tribe, meaning: Sight of the Sun.
“Donoma, Sight Of The Sun”
I think “Donoma” is truly a brilliant masterpiece. Then again, I’ve never seen a Retivov piece that does not move me. To me, all of Alexs’ works are amazing. I like how the sprigs of white attack my vision as they seem to jump off the canvas. Of course, the red sun addresses the clever concept and title in a delicate and positive way.
The thing hanging from the blue “baloon” causes a similar effect on my imagination… it just leaves me hanging!!! Per usual, an excellent collection of wavelengths that please my retena!